Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, speaking at the 158th anniversary of the Council of State in Ankara, pledged to strengthen the rule of law, ensure equality before the law, and pursue a new, inclusive, libertarian, and civilian constitution. He emphasized that the state must serve citizens, not stand above them, and described the judiciary as a key pillar of democracy. Erdoğan called for collective effort to elevate Turkey above the level of contemporary civilizations.

Canada is pursuing rapid expansion of defense and industrial cooperation with Turkey, viewing Ankara as a trusted mid-power partner amid shifting global security dynamics and the US stepping back from its traditional role. Canadian Secretary of State for Defense Procurement Stephen Fuhr highlighted potential collaboration in drones, counter-drone systems, ammunition production, and autonomous technologies. The two countries are also discussing a possible free trade agreement and high-level visits. A memorandum of understanding was signed between Turkey's Sefine Shipyard and Canada's Kraken Robotics for sonar system integration.

Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced plans to add 10,000 MW of natural gas capacity by 2035 to meet rising electricity demand and balance renewable intermittency. He inaugurated the 850 MW ENKA gas plant in Kırklareli, highlighting gas's role as a bridge fuel toward the 2053 net-zero target. The country also aims to expand LNG and storage infrastructure, with LNG regasification capacity rising to 200 million cubic meters per day and underground storage reaching 6.3 billion cubic meters, targeting 20% of annual consumption by 2028.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Qatar on Tuesday to prepare for the 12th meeting of the High Strategic Committee, reaffirm solidarity after recent attacks, and discuss regional issues including freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, defense cooperation, Gulf disputes, and Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Türkiye and Qatar aim to increase bilateral trade to $5 billion.

Patriarch Bartholomew I announced that renovation of the Halki seminary on Heybeliada will be completed by September, but the school still lacks an operating license. The seminary, closed since 1971, has been a point of contention between Turkey and Greece. President Erdogan has linked its reopening to reciprocal measures from Greece. The patriarch raised the matter with U.S. President Donald Trump during a visit to the White House in September 2025, and Trump pledged to help. Erdogan also discussed the issue with Trump at the White House in September 2025, stating Turkey would "do our part."

Turkey's retail sales volume rose 21.2% year-on-year in March 2026, the fastest growth since February 2024, driven by non-food items (up 28.8%) and automotive fuel (up 10.6%). Monthly sales rebounded 2.6% after a February decline. The data indicates resilient consumer demand despite regional tensions including the Iran war. The total turnover index for the economy surged 34.6% annually.

A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu was evacuated after smoke was observed in the landing gear while taxiing at Tribhuvan International Airport. The evacuation was completed successfully with no injuries. Initial examinations suggest the smoke was caused by a technical malfunction in a hydraulic pipe.